Somewhat interesting looking Pendulum

[Benjamin Cooper]

Hello to all!
Two days ago I posted a photo in Your Newest Clock Acquisition section of this forum of a clock that I just received from a relative. Today I would like to post a picture of the pendulum that came with the clock. I was wondering if someone could tell me more about this type of pendulum? What is it called? And what do the numbers o through 99 that are on it mean? I hope the photo is clear enough. I just find the pendulum interesting, since none of my other clocks have this type. So far, I believe the clock itself is a New Haven Clock. Was this type of pendulum common on some New Haven Clocks? I would appreciate any knowledge that anyone can give me about this pendulum! I hope this is the correct section of this forum to post this!

 

[ChimeTime]

That is indeed interesting. Obviously, the needle is attached to a rack and pinion setup with the hanger rod. As you adjust the thumb screw under the bob, the needle gives a visual indication of bob movement up or down the hanger rod. Very unique.

 

[Dick C]

You will find some more discussion here: https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/can-you-id-this-welch-clock.153966/

 

[Darrmann39]

Hello to all!
Two days ago I posted a photo in Your Newest Clock Acquisition section of this forum of a clock that I just received from a relative. Today I would like to post a picture of the pendulum that came with the clock. I was wondering if someone could tell me more about this type of pendulum? What is it called? And what do the numbers o through 99 that are on it mean? I hope the photo is clear enough. I just find the pendulum interesting, since none of my other clocks have this type. So far, I believe the clock itself is a New Haven Clock. Was this type of pendulum common on some New Haven Clocks? I would appreciate any knowledge that anyone can give me about this pendulum! I hope this is the correct section of this forum to post this! View attachment 661532

I have one on my 1885 Gilbert Altai
As said it gives a visual to adjusting fast and slow on the bob adjustment

 

[Benjamin Cooper]

You will find some more discussion here: https://mb.nawcc.org/threads/can-you-id-this-welch-clock.153966/

Thank you Dick!!
I will definitely check that out!!!

 

[Willie X]

These pendulums are not unusual.

When working, it really doesn't tell you anything new. Mainly it's just a selling feature. The buyer is impressed with all those meaningless fine graduations.

Advise, get rid of all those odd keys in the clock. Every clock needs just ONE good fitting key, anything else is just asking for trouble ...

Willie X

 

[Benjamin Cooper]

These pendulums are not unusual.

When working, it really doesn't tell you anything new. Mainly it's just a selling feature. The buyer is impressed with all those meaningless fine graduations.

Advise, get rid of all those odd keys in the clock. Every clock needs just ONE good fitting key, anything else is just asking for trouble ...

Willie X

Hi Willie,
Thank you for your reply. Thoes extra long keys actually go to an anniversary clock that I also got the same day from the same relative. And the smaller key goes to the clock with the pendulum. Yes, I plan to separate them